Misconceptions about evolutionary theory On the left are several misconceptions about…

Misconceptions about evolutionary theory
On the left are several misconceptions about evolutionary theory. The labels on the right all list a biologist’s explanation for each misconception. Match each misconception with its accurate biological explanation by dragging the explanation to the correct answer dock.
Misconception about
Evolutionary Theory.
Biological evolution explains the origin of lite.
Evolution occurs “in order to help a species survive.”
Individuals can evolve.
Beneficial traits acquired during an individual’s life are passed to the next generation.
Evolution does not have a plan. New adaptations arise by mutations, which occur randomly.
Biological evolution did not begin unti life existed.
Mechanisms of evolution may act on individuals (or even on genes), but by definition evolution always occurs at the level of the population.
H an adaptation were to arise, then if would oniginate in a single individual, not in the entire population. The new trait